Carbon Negative – Because Neutral is not enough

International action on climate change looks likely to drift over the next two years as politicians waver on tougher carbon caps in the wake of the financial crisis.

Six countries seen as most threatened by rising sea levels have vowed to cut their carbon emissions as a gesture of their commitment to fight global warming the Maldivian government said Monday.

In the lobby of an up-market hotel in a Copenhagen suburb a suit-clad businessman pedals away on a stationary bike periodically glancing at the counter to see how far he has gone and how much energy he has produced.

PETER Kay will have his name permanently etched on to a new “eco” art installation at Manchester Airport.

Australian phone giant Telstra Corp agreed on Sunday to help build a national broadband network worth up to $37 billion (24 billion pounds), a deal that could win votes for the government and ease uncertainty for Telstra investors.

(Adds quotes, details and background) By James Grubel CANBERRA June 20 (Reuters) - Australian phone giant Telstra Corp agreed on Sunday to help build a national broadband network worth up to $37 billion, a deal that could win votes for the government and ease uncertainty for Telstra investors.

Bereaved families can now choose to have the ultimate in eco-friendly funerals, thanks to the efforts of a Norfolk university graduate.

Bereaved families can now choose to have the ultimate in eco-friendly funerals, thanks to the efforts of a Norfolk university graduate.

Sweden's parliament on Thursday narrowly passed a landmark government proposal allowing the replacement of nuclear reactors at the end of their life span.

Sweden's parliament was on Thursday set to pass a government proposal to replace existing nuclear reactors at the end of their life span, with the opposition and environmentalists staunchly against the plan.